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DIY history weekend slated for July 15-16 at West Overton Village

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A blacksmithing display will be available at Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment AssociationÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Ice Cream Summer Fun Festival.

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Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association in Scottdale will have a number of tractors displayed July 15-16.

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Guests are invited to play 19th century games during West Overton VillageÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ DIY History Weekend.

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Children can learn how tough chores used to be during West Overton VillageÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ DIY History Weekend.

West Overton Village and Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association are teaming up for a big weekend of free family-friendly fun, Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16.

West Overton VillageÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ DIY History Weekend and Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment AssociationÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Ice Cream Summer Fun Festival — both based in Scottdale — run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

At West Overton Village, visitors can take part in activities inspired by life in the village in the 19th century, including making butter, soap or a candle. Guests can also play games, watch cooking demonstrations in the summer kitchen, and experiment with historic laundering tools and techniques.

At Fort Allen, visitors can explore a variety of displays and activities inspired by agricultural heritage, including restored antique tractors and farming equipment, along with model trains and tractors. A tractor parade will be held both days at 1 p.m., followed by a tractor rodeo at 1:30 p.m. Homemade ice cream and other food and drinks will also be available.

While visitors can walk or drive between the two entities, Fort Allen will provide a shuttle service.

A full schedule of events and activities will be available on both organizations’ websites, www.westovertonvillage.org and www.faafea.org.

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